GOUVERNEUR- Lillith R. Griffith, age 84, of Gouverneur, NY passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

Lillith was born on December 25, 1940 in Gouverneur, NY to the late John I. and Norma (Weatherup) Sitts, Sr. She graduated from Gouverneur High School and then went on to graduate from Albany Business School. She married James Griffith. James passed away in April of 2004.

Lillith worked as a secretary for Gouverneur Central School. She had previously worked at Nelson & Battersby Law Firm. Lillith enjoyed crafting, knitting, sewing and reading.

Surviving is three sons, Mark and Doris Griffith, Andy Griffith and Lee and Donna Griffith; a sister, Cynthia Hazelton; five grandchildren, Danny, Scott, Leigh-ann, Tyler and Jeremy; three step grandchildren, Anthony, Andy and Angel and twelve great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, James; her parents and a brother, John I Sitts, Jr.

There will be a graveside service for Lillith on Sunday, July 13th at 1:00 p.m. at Hailesboro Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at her son Lee's home at 29 Country Side Court Drive, Gouverneur from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to French Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.